Were Do Dragonflies Live?

Immature dragonflies live in freshwater. They are most abundant an diverse in slow-moving freshwater that has no fish (small streams and ponds) but can be found in many shallow freshwater habitats. Adult dragonflies often stay near water, but sometimes travel away from water while hunting or on migration.

Where do dragonflies live and sleep?

Therefore they, like many insects, are careful to hide away when they are at rest. As they spend their time underwater their options for hiding are usually amongst water weeds, or within the silt at the bottom of the water. Adult dragonflies are much more capable of evading captures than their younger selves.

Do dragonflies have nests?

Dragonflies lay eggs in or near water, where their young hatch and develop into nymphs. They live underwater for months and sometimes years before emerging as adults. ... They provide hiding and resting places for nymphs and are used as incubation chambers, because some species insert their eggs into the soft stems.